5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I Am Zlatan
Zlatan Imbrahimovic is a man with a big ego, and his autobiography is all about it. The book takes us through his entire career, from the youth in Malmö to the bench in Barcelona. Furthermore, Zlatan deliveres some great quotes bout people around him. One of them is about his time in Barcelona:
‘Messi, Xavi and Iniesta always obeyed without protest. They were like schoolboys. I am not like that. I couldn’t be myself.’
4. Keane: The Autobiography
Roy Keane. Saying the name makes your shake a bit. The autobiography is certainly worth reading as you get a full picture of the man or the beast if you like. Roy Keane has always been known for his hard attitude, and it shines through in this book. The autobiography cost Keane a £150,000 for admitting that he intended to hurt Alf-Inge Håland:
'I'd waited long enough. I fucking hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you cunt. And don't ever stand over me sneering about fake injuries.'
'I'd waited long enough. I fucking hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you cunt. And don't ever stand over me sneering about fake injuries.'
3. Gazza: My Story
Since his debut for Newcastle United, Gazza has been the centre of attention. The midfielder was a warrior on the picth, and made it hard for anyone to stop him. However, this book take you through the lowdowns of his career as well as his mental health problems, alcoholism and family disputes.
"...he had been drinking three bottles a day.." I couldn't see further
than a bottle of whisky. I wanted to die. I really wanted to just
die"..The Paul Gascoigne who sits in front of me today has not had a
drink for a year. And he feels much better for it."
2. A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke
What makes a successful goalkeeper jump in front of a train? Teresa Enke, the widow of Robert Enke is trying to explain this in A Life Too Short. The book gives an stunning view on the pressure professional footballers are under and how they keep their problems for themselves. This time it ended in a devastating suicide. One of the strongest and most moving football books on the market.
"In our achievement-oriented society a goalkeeper, the last bastion in
defence, can’t be a depressive. So Robert summoned up a huge amount of
strength to keep his depression secret. He locked himself away in his
illness.”
1. I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on the Beautiful Game
The Secret footballer is surrounded by mystic. No one knows whom he is, but he knows all about life as a Premier League player. The writer contributes to The Guardian with articles about money, managers, WAGS etc. The writer has even gotten his own website where fans tries to find out whom he is. Now he has published a book that should be well worth reading!
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